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The Christening Party
by Francis Steegmuller
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Farrar, Straus & Cudahy, 1960 . First edition. Paperback. Very Good Indeed. 12" by 7". None. A scarce, uncorrected proof of this novel set at a christening, written by American author Francis Steegmuller. The advance uncorrected proofs. Bound in the publisher's original paper wraps, with cord holding pages in place.This work has irregular pagination, with pagination not yet listed on the contents page. It is comprised of 278 pages, some of which are labelled '1' followed by '1A', etc. Written by American biographer and fiction writer, Francis Steegmuller, who was particularly known for his works surrounding Flaubert.'The Christening Party' is a charming tale told from the point of view of a 7-year-old grandson on the day of his sisters Christening. This event brings together a family reunion, set in a small resort town in Connecticut at the start of the twentieth century. Bound in the publisher's original paper wraps, with cord holding pages in place. Externally, very good indeed, with light sunning to the extremities and the occasional mark. Light creasing and a touch of edge wear. Middle hole punch has a small tear to the front cover. Internally, pages are bright and clean. Cord is holding papers together securely. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Seller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 904Q5
- Title
- The Christening Party
- Author
- Francis Steegmuller
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus & Cudahy
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1960
- Size
- 12" by 7"
- Keywords
- Francis Steegmuller The Christening Party proof copy advanced proof The Christening Party
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- First Edition
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